Car enthusiasts will get the chance to gawk over vintage hot rods at the 18th annual Picnic in the Park car show featuring classics built before 1969 on Saturday.
The event will also showcase 50’s music, a silent auction and a raffle with more than 150 prizes. More than 30 vendors will sell a variety of items, from car wares to jewelry.
“There’s lots of activities going on during the day,” said Valerie Bahm of the Clutch Burners Car Club. “It’s a really fun day.”
All proceeds raised at the event will be donated to the San Joaquin Hospice and Tracy Interfaith Ministries. Last year, $5,500 was donated to charity.
Admission to the car show is free. Cost is $20 to show a car for owners who preregister and $25 for car owners who register the day of.
The show is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dr. Powers Park, 900 W. Lowell Ave.
Tracy Clutch Burners Car Club is always in search of new members.
For information: Valerie Bahm, 639-2590.
Today, April 30
Kelly Elementary School’s ‘Recent Footage’ WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Students incorporate jazz, tap, hip-hop and lyrical dance into their performance.
COST: $4 in advance; $5 at the door
INFO: Grand box office, 831-6858
THURSDAY, May 1
Tracy Parks and Community Services Commission meeting WHEN: 7 p.m., first Thursday of each month
WHERE: Room 203, City Hall, 333 Civic Center Plaza
INFO: 831-6200
Job fair hosted by Tracy Chamber of Commerce WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, 3751 N. Tracy Blvd.
INFO: 835-2131
Paint the Town Purple WHEN: All day
WHERE: Tracy and Mountain House
DETAILS: Relay For Life invites people to decorate their businesses and homes in purple to show support for the American Cancer Society.
Kelly Elementary School’s ‘Recent Footage’ WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Students incorporate jazz, tap, hip-hop and lyrical dance into their performance.
COST: $4 in advance; $5 at the door
INFO: Grand box office, 831-6858
National Day of Prayer banquet WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Portuguese Hall, 430 W. Ninth St.
COST: $20
INFO: Tracy For Christ, 833-1916 or www.tracyndop.org
FRIDAY, May 2
‘Me and My Superhero Dad’ dance WHEN: 5:45 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Monticello School, 1001 Cambridge Place
COST: $7 per person
DETAILS: A dance for Girl Scouts of all ages and their dads. Dancers must wear a superhero costume and take pet food to donate to the Tracy Animal Shelter. Snacks will be provided, and registration is required.
INFO: 833-9425
Tracy High School drive through tri-tip dinner fundraiser WHEN: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ag building at Tracy High School, 315 E. 11th St.
COST: $35 includes tri-tip, beans, rolls, cookies and one 2-liter soda.
DETAILS: Tickets must be purchased by April 18.
INFO: 830-3360, ext. 2051
Tracy Performing Arts Foundation presents ‘Steel Magnolias’ WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
COST: $15
INFO: Grand box office, 831-6858
SATURDAY, May 3
Tracy Clutch Burners’ 18th annual Picnic in the Park Car Show WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Dr. Powers Park, 751 W. Lowell Ave.
INFO: Valerie Bahm, 925-292-2013
Downtown Tracy Farmers Market WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: 10th Street in downtown Tracy
INFO: Downtown Tracy Business Improvement Area, 834-8551
Relay For Life WHEN: 10 a.m. through Sunday morning
WHERE: Peter B. Kyne Field at Tracy High School, 315 E. 11th St.
DETAILS: A 24-hour relay and campout that raises money for cancer research.
INFO: American Cancer Society, 941-2679
Tracy Performing Arts Foundation presents ‘Steel Magnolias’ WHEN: 2 and 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
COST: $15
INFO: Grand box office, 831-6858
Tracy Junior Miss pageant WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Emma Baumgardner Theater at Tracy High School, 315 E. 11th St.
INFO: Bob Haupt, 835-4587 or 479-1110
Congressional Art Competition Showcase WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, will announce the winner of the high school art competition.
INFO: McNerney’s office, 202-225-1947
Enhancing Access for Older Americans Forum WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Community Center
DETAILS: Panelists Rep. Jerry McNerney, Assemblyman Greg Aghazarian and San Joaquin County Supervisor Leroy Ornellas will talk about issues affecting seniors.
INFO: 831-4230
SUNDAY, May 4
Tracy Performing Arts Foundation presents ‘Steel Magnolias’ WHEN: 2 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
COST: $15
INFO: Grand box office, 831-6858
McHenry House Family Shelter 20th anniversary celebration WHEN: noon to 3 p.m.
WHERE: McHenry House Family Shelter, 757 A St.
INFO: 835-2328
MONDAY, May 5
Cinco de Mayo craft workshop WHEN: 1:45 to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
DETAILS: Senior citizens and teens meet to make holiday-themed crafts in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The workshop is hosted by the Youth Advisory Commission.
INFO: 831-6200
TUESDAY, May 6
McKinley Elementary School performs ‘I’m Not Perfect and That’s OK’ WHEN: 8:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.
WHERE: McKinley Elementary, 800 W. Carlton Way
INFO: 830-3319
WEDNESDAY, May 7
West High Spring Music Concert WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
COST: Free, but donations accepted
DETAILS: The West High School choirs, bands and orchestra will perform under the direction of Fredrick Russell. End-of-the-year awards will be presented.
INFO: Sherri DellaBona, 833-0686
THURSDAY, May 8
McKinley Elementary School performs ‘I’m Not Perfect and That’s OK’ WHEN: 8:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.
WHERE: McKinley Elementary, 800 W. Carlton Way
INFO: 830-3319
City of Tracy Building Safety Fair WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: City Hall, 333 Civic Center Plaza
DETAILS: The city will help the public with money-saving tips when it comes to construction and home improvement projects.
INFO: Kevin Jorgensen, 831-6400
Banta Elementary School District board meeting WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Banta Elementary School, 22345 El Rancho Road
INFO: 835-0843
Wicklund Elementary School spring band and choir concert WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Wicklund Elementary, 300 Legacy Drive
INFO: 836-7200
Delta Island Elementary School concert WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Delta Island Elementary School, 11022 W. Howard Road, in Stockton
INFO: 830-3306
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